Born in Liverpool, UK, Banners was fascinated by dreams, life, death, hope and despair. He grew up singing in the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral Choir and the Liverpool Kop. After singing in cathedrals and concert halls across Europe, BANNERS went to work on his own material. Influenced by artists ranging from The Beatles to Arcade Fire, BANNERS’ music is at once haunting and hopeful, sure to resonate with audiences across space and age.
Liverpool native, Banners released his new single, “Start A Riot,” today via Island Records. The song, co-wrote by Todd Clark, marks his second single following “Shine A Light.” Named one of Spotify’s Artists to Watch in 2016, BANNERS will be sure to draw audiences with not only his songwriting, but poignant, yet evocative voice.
Banners: Start A Riot
Banners perform ‘Start A Riot’ live at 102.1 The Edge Sugar Beach, November 19, 2015. Camera: Chris Santos, Ryan Faubert, Laura Whelan. Editing: Ryan Faubert. Audio Engineering: Michael Emmons
Audio Mix: Adam Kecskemeti.
Banners: Start A Riot (Live at the Edge)
Banners: Start A Riot Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
I will march down an empty street like a ship into the storm
No surrender, no retreat, I will tear down every wall
Just to keep you warm, Just to bring you home
I will burn this city down for a diamond in the dust
I will keep you safe and sound when there’s no one left to trust
Will you take my hand?
We can make our stand
[Chorus]
If your world falls apart
I’d start a riot, If night falls in your heart
I’d light the fire
In the dark, when you sound the alarm
We’ll find each other’s arms
For your love, all you are
I’d start a riot
[Verse 2]
I will wade through the fire and smoke like sunlight through the haze
I will fight till the flag waves white until my dying days
Through the bombs and blasts
We will take it back
[Chorus]
If your world falls apart
I’d start a riot, If night falls in your heart
I’d light the fire
In the dark, when you sound the alarm
We’ll find each other’s arms
For your love, all you are
I’d start a riot
[Bridge]
I’d start, I’d start a riot, I’d start, I’d start a riot
I’d start, I’d start a riot, I’d start, I’d start a riot
[Outro]
Ooh, Ooh
If your world falls apart
I’d start a riot
